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Cornell University Athletics

2025-26 Men's Track & Field Roster

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Desmond Whitley

  • Position Jumps/Sprints
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Clarksburg, Md.
  • Highschool Clarksburg HS

Biography

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE



2023-24 I FRESHMAN SEASON
Set personal-best 300m at Greg Page Relays (36.11)... placed fifth in long jump at the Southern Tier Invite with a personal-best jump of 6.21m... earned a personal-best and first place finish in the triple jump at the Southern Tier Invite (14.56m)... placed first at the Penn Invitational in triple jump... made an appearance at the Outdoor Heps, placing eighth in triple jump.

PRIOR TO CORNELL  
Is a two-time Maryland State Triple Jump Champion... earned the title of three-time Montgomery County Triple Jump Champion... was a member of the cross country and basketball team.
 
PERSONAL  
Desmond Dason Whitley is the son of Benjamin Whitley and Ester Devadason... he is enrolled in the college of Engineering.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    Jumps/Sprints
  • 2024-25Sophomore

    Jumps/Sprints
  • 2025-26Junior

    Jumps/Sprints